Andrew Brown (born 26 April 1981) is a former

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international

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footballer who played in the 2000s. He played at club level for the

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Background

Andy Brown was born in

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, Australia, he has Scottish

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s, and eligible to play for

due to the

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International honours

Andy Brown won

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s for

while at Fife Lions in 2004 against Wales (sub), in 2005 against Wales (2 matches) (sub).

References

External links

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Club History - A History Of The Lions
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Club History - A History Of The Lions
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brown, Andy 1981 births Living people Australian people of Scottish descent Fife Lions players Rugby league players from Canberra Rugby league props Scotland national rugby league team players